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Live HealthyLive HealthyCreated By Nelson Narciso, DNM www.keepwell.ca

International Product Education Consultant for Body Plus www.bodyplus.ca

The Quest For Immortality‐Increasing Longevity‐‐Increasing Longevity‐

TOPICS

1) Aging Defined:a. The decline of structure & function of the human body over time

2) What Makes Us Age?

3) What are some of the causes  of shortened Life Expectancy?a. How can we prevent them?

4) If you address the causes of aging & premature death (illness)a. You can extend Life Expectancy!

Important PointsImportant Points && 

StatisticsStatistics

Leading Causes of Death (Stats Can 2009)(Stats Can 2009)

70 00080,000

40 00050,00060,00070,000

20,00030,00040,000

010,000

Many Diseases Are On The Rise• Cancer 

• Osteoporosis

H t di• Heart disease

• Obesity rates in children & adultsObesity rates in children & adults

• Type II diabetes have reached epidemic levels in kidsyp p

• “Heart disease, diabetes & other chronic ailments will kill l 400 illi l ld id h 10 ”nearly 400 million people worldwide over the next 10 yrs” 

(WHO)

Many Diseases Are On The Rise

O iOsteoporosis• 2 million Canadians live with osteoporosis

• 1 in 4 women & 1 in 8 men over 50 have osteoporosis

• “Hip fractures related to osteoporosis result in death in up to 30% of cases”

• “23% of patients who fracture a hip die in less than a year”

Many Diseases Are On The Risey

• The Canadian Cancer Societyy

– 186, 400 Canadians diagnosed with cancer in 20121. Prostate2. Lung3. Colorectal4. Breast5 NHL5. NHL

75 700 ti t d d th f 2012– 75, 700 estimated deaths for 2012

Many Diseases Are On The Risey• The Canadian Cancer Society

– In next 2 decades cancer rates expected to increase by 60%

– “Based on 2006 estimated rates, 40% of Canadian women and 45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes”45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes

– “An estimated 1 out of every 4 Canadians are expected to die from cancer.”

– Source: https://www.cancer.ca/Canada‐wide/About%20cancer/Cancer%20statistics/Stats%20at%20a%20glance/General%20cancer%20stats.aspx?sc_lang=EN

Data For Cancer Frequency By CountrySource: http://www.wcrf.org/cancer_statistics/cancer_frequency.php

The countries in the top ten come from Europe, Oceania and North America.

Rank Country Age‐Standardised Rate per 100,000 (World)

1 Denmark 326.12 Ireland 317.03 Australia 314.14 New Zealand 309.25 Belgium 306.8

6 France (metropolitan) 300.4( p )

7 United States of America 300.2

8 Norway 299.19 Canada 296 69 Canada 296.610 Czech Republic 295.050 South African Republic 202.0 (LOWEST)

Obesity & Kids• 31% of Canadian children ages 5‐17 years old are currently overweight or g y y g

obese.

• Schools average only 60 min. of physical education/week (CMAJ 2000)

What Do All OF These Challenges Mean To You &Me?You & Me?

• in many diseases– Especially amongst the young!

• Life Expectancy• Life Expectancy– For the 1st time in human history this present generation of kids may not live as long as their parents!

What Do All OF These Challenges Mean To You &Me?You & Me?

• A healthcare system that will be unable to• A healthcare system that will be unable to cope with all the sick!

Their Is Good News However!

• “Many of these deaths can beMany of these deaths can be prevented..” (WHO)

• < 80% of illnesses can be prevented th h t itithrough nutrition, supplementation & lifestyle

The Quest For Immortality‐Increasing Longevity‐Increasing Longevity

The Goal ‐ slow down the aging process while staying healthy

Longevity without Health is not the goal

To live to 80 but be bed ridden from the age of 70             isn’t truly livingisn t truly living

Living a long life that’s disability‐free g g yis the ultimate goal !!

Analyzing L.E. charts for the last 100 Yrs

• We’ve been told that over the last 100 yrs we’ve increasingly lived longerincreasingly lived longer

• Q. Is this true?A Not necessarily!A. Not necessarily!

Life Expectancy (L.E.) Over the Last 100 YRS

80

85

75

80

65

70Men

60

65 Women

50

55

501920 1940 1960 1980

Why Are We Living Longer ?

• Some would have us believe that ↑ L.E. are all due to the advances made in modern medicine

• The greatest contributions to ↑ longevity in the past came from Improving sanitary conditions (food & water)

Reducing child mortality 

Antibiotics ↓ infectious diseases

Consider “Healthspan ” Not Only Lifespan

• The steady ↑ L.E. is due to the ↑ survival rate of children

• Remove child mortality from the equation Since 1900 life expectancy has only increased 3 7 yrs! Since 1900 life expectancy has only increased 3.7 yrs! 

• The # of yrs that we live disease free & healthy The # of yrs that we live disease free & healthy (“healthspan”) has only ↑marginally! 

Living longer Living Better

• A more accurate value than L E• A more accurate value than L.E.–Health Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)

• HALE Gives an indication of –Disability‐free life expectancysab y f ee fe e pec a cy

Health Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)

Life Expectancy

Health Adjusted Life Expectancy

Difference

H.A.L.E.(highest

by

H.A.L.E.(lowest

by

Expectancy Expectancy(Canada 2001)

by province)

by province)

Males 76.9 68.3

An Amazing

Quebec

69.0

Nova Scotia66 58.9 yrs 66.5

Females 82 70.8

An Amazing

Quebec

72.0Alberta

69.711.3 yrs

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Supercentenarians ‐What Are They Doing Right ?

• World’s Oldest Living Person Besse Cooperesse Coope Georgia, USA Born August 26, 1896

Age  ‐ 116 years

• Oldest Living Man Jiroemon KimuraJiroemon Kimura Japan Born April 19, 1897p ,

Age ‐ 115 years

The Oldest Person Ever!

• Jeanne Louise CalmentBorn: France Age: 122

Amazing Canadians

• Oldest Women Ever In Canada– Marie‐Louise Febronie (Chasse) Meilleur– Quebec Canada– Aged 117 yrs old– She held the title of the oldest person in the– She held the title of the oldest person in the 

world from  1997 ‐ 1998 

• Herman Smith‐JohannsenN i C di– Norwegian‐Canadian 

– One of the 1st people to introduce sport of cross‐country skiing to N. America

– Lived to 111!

Life Expectancy World Map • Africa• Africa

Both HIV & ↑ infant mortality are decimating the continent

Guess The 6 Countries w/

G L E ??Greatest L.E. ??

Ranking of Countries With the Longest L.E.U.S. Census Bureau, International Database 2010U.S. Census Bureau, International Database 2010

1) Monaco 6)Guernsey1) Monaco2) Macau

6)Guernsey7)Singapore2) Macau

3) San Marino7)Singapore8)Hong Kong)

4) Andorra) g g9)Australia

5) Japan 10)Canada

Ranking of Countries With the Longest L.E.CIA World Factbook (2011)( )

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the‐world‐factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html

1) Monaco 89 6 8) Hong Kong 82 121) Monaco 89.6

2) Macau 84.43

8) Hong Kong 82.129) Australia 81.9 )

3) Japan 83.91 10) Italy 81.86 11) Liechtenstein 81 504) Singapore 83.75

5) San Marino 83.07

11) Liechtenstein 81.5012) Canada 81.485) San Marino 83.07

6) Andorra 82.551) USA 78 497) Guernsey 82.24 51) USA 78.49

The Quest For Immortality ‐ Increasing Longevity

1. What makes us age?

a) Genetics

b) Free radicals

c) Glycation (Browning reaction)

The Quest For Immortality ‐ Increasing Longevity

1. What makes us age?

d) Excessive Calorie Consumption

) N t iti l d fi i ie) Nutritional deficiencies

f) Stressf) Stress

The Quest For Immortality – Increasing Longevity

1 What makes us age?1. What makes us age?g) Inactivity (Not Exercising)

GENETICSGENETICS

Genetics

• Some may have you believe that if your genetic code has you destined for a shorter L.E. there’s nothing to be done

• Not True !

• Certain factors can effect outcome:– Environment– Nutrition– Stress 

• These factors can activate genes that control L.E. & in turn shorten it!

• Lets look @ graying hair as an example – extreme fear can actually trigger a gene that can grey your hair

Genetics

• Create your own Family TreeCreate your own Family Tree

• What will you find?

M ff i i ht i t ti “ k ”• May offer insight into genetic “weaknesses”

FREE RADICALS & 

Chemical Challenges 

What Are Free Radicals?

• Free radicals are atoms that areU t bl & hi hl ti– Unstable & highly reactive

– Damage our cells by stealing – Accumulate with age.

• Environmental factors can also create free radicals:radicals:– Pollution– Radiation– Cigarette smokeCigarette smoke– Pesticides, etc...

Free RadicalsDr. Denham Harman

– The Father of the Free Radical Theory Of Aging

– “Free radical damage is a major contributor to most age‐Free radical damage is a major contributor to most agerelated degenerative conditions”

F di l t ib t tFree radicals contribute to:– Cancer– Heart disease– Diabetes– Alzheimer's – MS– Compromise every cell in the body!

Buyer Beware !Buyer Beware !EWG www.ewg.org

What Chemicals Are In Us?What Chemicals Are In Us?

Source: Environmental Defencehttp://www.environmentaldefence.ca/index.php

Excessive Free Radicals (FR) ! Excessive Free Radicals (FR) !

Exposure To Foreign Chemicals In Our:

Food W t Water Air 35 000 h i l i i l i C d 35, 000 chemicals in commercial use in Canada(1)

2X as many in the US 2,000 new chemicals registered each year(1), g y ( )

200 ‐ 600 known chemicals contaminate our body(2)45

“7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips”By Anne Underwood http://www.prevention.com/7foodsthatshouldnever/list/1.shtmlBy Anne Underwood http://www.prevention.com/7foodsthatshouldnever/list/1.shtml

1. Canned Tomatoesa) BPA

2. Corn‐Fed Beefa) Grain feeding/hormones/antibiotics

3. Microwave Popcorna) Perfluorooctanoic acid in the bag lining 

4. Nonorganic Potatoesa) Herbicides/pesticides/fungicides/sprout inhibitors

5. Farmed Salmon5. Farmed Salmon a) Soy/poultry litter/hydrolyzed chicken feathers/antibiotics 

6. Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones6. Milk Produced with Artificial Hormonesa) rBGH/rBST/antibiotics 

7. Conventional Apples a) Very heavily sprayed with pesticides

How do we Protect ourselves from Free R di l ( ) ?Radicals (F.R.) ?

• Reduce exposure too & production of F.R.

– Air (Don’t Smoke, Clean Air (HEPA), etc…) 

– Water (City water & hormones/meds., R.O. Water)

Food Supply (Organic Ocean caught fish etc )– Food Supply (Organic, Ocean caught fish, etc…)

Pharmaceuticals & Nutrients D ff t t iti l t t b lt i t i t Drugs can affect nutritional status by altering nutrient 

absorption, metabolism, utilization or excretion1

GMO Foods Health concerns Health concerns Allergies, fertility, gut health, pathogenic probiotics 

Dietary Imbalances & Deficiencies! Fruits, veggies, good fats, fiber, clean protein

Processed junk “foods”

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EMF Radiation Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Immune function  http://www.bioinitiative.org/ http://www electrosensitivesociety com/ http://www.electrosensitivesociety.com/

Overly Acidic Diets ! Immune impairment, cancer, osteoporosis,                              

exercise performance effects

Destructive Food Processing /Prepping Methods! Microwave (broccoli & breast milk studies) 

Food irradiation (myelin, lowers BV of some proteins)

Pasteurizing 

Consume antioxidant rich foods & Supplementsfoods & Supplements

• What are some of the powerful antioxidants known to ↑ p ↑L.E. ?

– Vit C (still 1 of the kings)– Vit C (still 1 of the kings) • “Study found that vitamin C deficiency & depletion were common 

– ResveratrolNAC– NAC

– Carotenoids (Beta-carotene in specific)– Selenium– Glutathione (& substances that can increase its production)– CoQ10

– OPCOPC– Quercetin– Ginkgo (animal studies = 11 human yr increase)

GlycationGlycation

A K A “Th B i R ”‐A.K.A. “The Browning Rxn”‐

The Browning Reaction• Glycation

– binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule (similar to browning food in the oven!)g )

– These sugar damaged proteins are known as  advanced glycation end products (“AGE”)

• The formation of AGEs happens in everyone and is a major factor in the aging process itself

• These damaged proteins may lead to premature signs of aging (wrinkles and brown spots)aging (wrinkles and brown spots)

• Glycated proteins produce 50 X more free radicals than non‐glycated proteins

The Browning Reaction• How do proteins become glycated?

– Eating ↑ temperature cooked foods (steak, toast) g ↑ p ( , )

– Baking, roasting and broiling can form AGE 

– Boiling & steaming prevent them (Cooking with water prevents sugars from binding to proteins)

– Consuming ↑ quantities of sugar causes this glycation process in the body

• A key factor in the formation of food‐derived glycotoxinsy g yis temperature. Foods high in protein and fat (such as animal products like beef, pork, poultry, fish, seafood, and lamb) as well as foods high in fructose that are cooked, heated, or processed at high temperatures are loaded with glycotoxins High temperature cooking methodswith glycotoxins. High‐temperature cooking methods should be used sparingly—certainly not every day and only a few times a week if possible. Instead, preparing o y a e t es a ee poss b e stead, p epa gfood at temperatures less than 250°F minimizes the formation of dietary glycotoxins. Such methods use liquids and lower cooking temperatures and include poaching, steaming, braising, stewing, and slow cooking ( i k t k )(as in a crockpot cooker). 

The Browning Reaction• What does glycation do?

– Destroys normal protein structures & causes irreversible organ damage 

– Inflammatory proteins are created that

• Mutate DNA• Mutate DNA• Degrade brain cells• Cause chronic inflammation which can:

– CancerCancer– Atherosclerosis– Diabetes– Congestive heart failureAl h i ' di– Alzheimer's disease 

– kidney impairment 

Supps That Reduce Glycation• Vitamin B1 Compounds (Benfotiamine thiamine and thiamine pyrophosphate)• Vitamin B1 Compounds (Benfotiamine, thiamine, and thiamine pyrophosphate)• Vitamin B6 Compounds (Pyridoxal‐5‐phosphate, pyridoxamine, B6)• Vitamin B2 Compounds (Riboflavin, Riboflavin‐5‐phosphate)• Glutathione (glutathione, acetyl‐glutathione)• N‐acetylcysteine• alpha‐Lipoic acid• Taurine• Chromium• L‐Carnitine (also N‐acetyl‐L‐carnitine)• L‐Carnitine (also N‐acetyl‐L‐carnitine)• Carnosine• Plant extracts (curcumin, green tea, etc)

• Culinary Herbs and Sapices– The most potent inhibitors included extracts of cloves, ground Jamaican allspice, and cinnamon. 

Potent herbs tested included sage marjoram tarragon and rosemary– Potent herbs tested included sage, marjoram, tarragon, and rosemary Source: J Med Food 11 (2) 2008, 275–281

Blood Sugar• To determine a healthy blood sugar level

G t l t d h l bi (HbA1 ) t t– Get a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test

– This test indicates the average blood glucose concentrationThis test indicates the average blood glucose concentration over the past 3 months

If l l l hi h l t d h l bi i– If glucose levels are high, more glycated hemoglobin is formed and remains in the blood

– Glycated hemoglobin test results were found to be a better predictor of heart attack & risk of dying than cholesterol, blood pressure, or excess body weight (BMJ 2001)p , y g ( )

Glycemic Table•Hi h Gl i F d l f d t ↑ i k•High Glycemic Foods also found to ↑ cancer risk

Wonder Bread – “I Wonder If It’s Bread”?

Blood Sugar and mortality• ↑ glycated hemoglobin level (5% or higher) ↑ risk of death from any cause• ↑ glycated hemoglobin level (5% or higher) ↑ risk of death from any cause

• By 40 ‐ 107 % in non‐diabetics

• Nearly 3X the risk of death in diabetics

• The risk for heart disease increases by three to five times as glycated hemoglobin rises.

Glycemic Impact

We’ve become a “Carb Crazy” society

• Americans consume 150 ‐ 170lbs of sugar/person/yr

• Average American drinks over 576       12oz servings of soft drinks per yearservings of soft drinks per year

• The average teenaged boy drinks 868 soft• The average teenaged boy drinks 868 soft drinks per year

• Can of cola contains 8 ‐ 12 tsps of sugar

• Excessive sugars = Glycated Proteins

The Browning Reaction

• How can one protect themselves from AGE?– Carnosine (1000 mg a day)– Carnosine (1000 mg a day) – Alpha Lipoic Acid– ChromiumChromium – Reduce sugar consumption

• These may prevent but won’t reverse the process!

C l i R i iCalorie Restriction

“Pig Out = Live Less”C i l B ff t S dCarnival Buffet Syndrome

Calorie Restriction

• How can it ↑ L.E.Improves DNA repair– Improves DNA repair

– ↓ F.R. damage– Lowers cholesterolLowers cholesterol– Lowers blood sugar and insulin– Prevents insulin resistance– Protects against glycation– Reduces inflammation– Protects brain– Supports immune function (DISCUSS FASTING)

L i k– Lowers cancer risk– Increases stress resistance

Calorie Restriction

• How restricted?– 30% fewer calories than normal

• How much older– ↑ L E by 40% or more↑ L.E. by 40% or more – 50 yrs worth of studies supporting this

NutritionalNutritional DeficienciesDeficiencies

Kids lunchboxes full of all the wrong foodsKids lunchboxes full of all the wrong foods

• Most popular food items in children's lunchboxes were: 

–White bread sandwiches (87%)–Chips (71 %) –Cookies (60 %)–Chocolate bars (60 %)–Dairy items such as yoghurts (48 %)

F th h lf th k d l h t i d ti• Fewer than half the packed lunches contained a portion of fruit  (Food Standards Agency 2003) 

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Adults Diets Aren’t Any Better

• Only 22.7 % of adults consumed fruits & veggies at least fivefruits & veggies at least five times/day(M dS R h I i 2002)(MedStar Research Institute 2002)

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Present Day Food Supply Lower InPresent Day Food Supply Lower In

Vitamins Vitamins

Minerals Minerals

Phytonutrients Phytonutrients

In last century soils have seen a significant drop in  y g pminerals 

Today's Fruits & Vegetables                L I N t i tLower In Nutrients

Studies in US, UK & Canada comparing nutrient levelsfrom 1930’s to present have shown declining vitaminfrom 1930 s to present have shown declining vitamin,mineral & phytochemical levels

2 Peaches in 1951 would have met a women’s RDA for VitA & today she would need to eat 53!A & today she would need to eat 53!

Canadian Veggies Not What They Used To Be!

• Calcium ‐ 80% lowerPicard noted, “the biggestloser was broccoli, a foodthat epitomizes the

• Vitamin A ‐ 75% lower

pdictates of healthy eating.All seven of its measurablenutrients declined notably

• Vitamin C ‐ 50% lowernutrients declined, notablycalcium, which fell 63 percent, and iron whichd d 3

• Riboflavin ‐ 50% lowerdropped 34 per cent.Broccoli is often cited as anexcellent source of calcium

• Thiamine – 30% lower74

and iron."Source: Today’s fruits and vegetables lack yesterday’s nutrition by Andre Picard (Globe and Mail, July 6, 2003)

Declining Nutritional Minerals In Farm & Range Soils Over The Last 100 Yrs

Continent % Depleted Minerals over 100 YearsContinent % Depleted Minerals over 100 Years

North America 85%

S th A i 76%South America 76%

Asia 76%

Africa 74%

Europe 72%

Earth Summit at Rio De Janeiro (June 1992)

Australia 55%

Changes in the Mineral Content of Vegetables, Fruits & Meat (1940 ‐1991)

Year of Mineral Vegetables Fruit Meat Year of Analysis

Mineral Vegetables Fruit Meat

(27 Varieties) (17 Varieties) (10 Cuts) 1940 Sodium 1991 (Na) Less 49% Less 29% Less 30% ( ) 1940 Potassium 1991 (K) Less 16% Less 19% Less 16% 1940 Phosphorous 1991 (P) Plus 9% Plus 2% Less 28% ( ) 1940 Magnesium 1991 (Mg) Less 24% Less 16% Less 10% 1940 Calcium 1991 (Ca) Less 46% Less 16% Less 41% 1940 Iron 1991 (Fe) Less 27% Less 24% Less 54% 1940 Copper 1991 (Cu) Less 76% Less 20% Less 24%

Source: Thomas D. A study on the mineral depletion of the foods available to us as a nation over the period1940 to 1991. Nutr Health 2003; 17(2): 85-115. 76

Why The Drop In Nutrients?Why The Drop In Nutrients?

No crop rotation No crop rotation

Use of chemical fertilizers Use of chemical  fertilizers

Use of pesticides Use of pesticides

Monoculture farming Monoculture farming

Imported foods (Buy Local!)p ( y )

Eat More Greens & Fruits

Have VegeGreens & PhytoBerry if you’re not going to eat the recommended number of fruits and veggies

Unbalanced Acid/Alkaline RatioOur Diet Should consist ofOur Diet Should consist of

Acid FormingAlkalizing

Our Diet Should consist ofOur Diet Should consist of7070--80% alkaline & 20%80% alkaline & 20%--30% acid30% acid--forming foodsforming foods

– Sugar– most Alcohols – Table Salt

g• Fruits• Vegetables

Table Salt– Many Prescription Drugs– Most Processed Foods 

M S t

• Spices• Herbs 

h l – Many Sweets– Stress– Overtraining

• Whole grains• Meditation• Relaxation

– MEAT • Relaxation• PHYTO BERRY• VEGE GREENSVEGE GREENS• WHEY PROTEIN

Why Do We Need Progressive Vege Greens ?

• Being Too Acidic Can Increase Risk Of:– Cancer– Osteoporosis (1 ½ million Canadians diagnosed with osteo)A h i i– Arthritis

– Infection↓ athletic performance/muscle– ↓ athletic performance/muscle

• Fruits, land vegetables, sea vegetables, & herbs are all extremely alkalizing.

Young Adults Not Meeting Their Daily Food RequirementsFood Requirements

• 25 30% of infants/toddlers 9 24 old eat no fruit• 25‐30% of infants/toddlers 9‐24 old eat no fruit 

• 20 ‐ 25% don’t eat vegetables g

• French fries– most commonly consumed veggie for infants & toddlers 15 ‐24 mo. old

• 46% of 7 to 8 month olds consumed some type of dessert, sweet, or sweetened beverage.

EFA’s ‐ The Basics

• What are EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids)?Essential for human life–Essential for human life

–CAN NOT be made by human body–Must come from diet

• 2 Types of EFA’sO 3 ( k Al h Li l i A id)–Omega‐3 (a.k.a. Alpha‐Linolenic Acid) 

–Omega‐6 (a.k.a. Linoleic acid)

EFA’s ‐ The Basics 

• Of the 2 EFA’s omega‐3’s are by far the most deficient in our diet!our diet!

W l 1/10th f h t d• We may only consume 1/10th of what we need

What Are the Health Benefits of Fish Oil?

• Slows the aging process

• Cardiovascular System

• Nervous System / Depression

What Are the Health Benefits of Fish Oil?

• Needed for Proper Cell Membrane Function

• DiabetesDiabetes

• Immune System

• May Prevent Some Cancers & Improve Treatment

Fish To Consider• Fish Choices Used For Oil• Fish Choices Used For Oil

– Sardines‐‐‐– Sardines‐‐‐

– Anchovies‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

– Mackerel‐‐‐

– Krill‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

– Arctic Cod‐‐

– Herring‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Fish with the greatest mercury levels

• Shark‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

• Tuna (especially Albacore variety)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

• Swordfish‐‐‐

• King Mackerel‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

• Tilefish‐‐‐‐‐

Stress‐Find Things That relieve Stress & Bring You Comfort‐

BAD GOOD

Stress – Keeping Cortisol In Check• When under stress your adrenals produce ↑ cortisol

• Cortisol can– ↑ Heart Disease– ↑ Diabetes– ↑ Obesity↓ Immune Func on– ↓ Immune Func on

– ↓ Brain Func on

• All of these can significantly impact L.E. !

• You should have a high ratio of DHEA to Cortisol

Stress Lowering Substances• Glutamine (Brands: Precision)

• Whey (Brands: Precision / Progressive)

– found to increase LE in animal study

• Relora

• Phosphatidylserine

• Rhodiola

• Fish Oils (Brand: Progressive)

Creatine & Ageing ?

• Brain Function– Protects brain from neurotoxins (brain toxins)– Being researched for potential protective effects against Alzheimer’s

– Improves short term memory– Improves short term memory– Improves blood and oxygen flow to the brain

• Supports Heart health

• Reduces muscle loss with age

• Can improves the quality of life of seniors

Exercise

‐Use It Or Lose It‐

Exercise, L.E. & Brain Power

• Those who regularly worked out lostThose who regularly worked out lost significantly less brain tissue as they aged

• Oklahoma State University found that sweating i b fi i l f l h l his beneficial for mental health

• Research shows that working out for just 1/2 hour a day can increase your chances of y yreaching age 90 by up to 31%

So What’s The Final Say ?• Eat Healthy Balanced Foods

• Good ProteinsGood Proteins– Smaller species of fish, lean meats, nuts, etc– If you’re not getting enough than use whey & soy shakes (Interactive & Precision 

Nutrition make quality ones)

• Good Carbs– Low glycemic fruits, veggies that have a rainbow of colours – Fruits & veggies have some of the most powerful life extending benefits!) – If you’re falling short of your fruit and veggie goal have a green drink like Progressive 

Vege Greens

• Good Fats– Olive oil, fish oil, flax oil, nut oils– Eliminate Bad Fats (reduce animal fats, eliminate trans fats like margarines)

• Have 30 grams of dietary fiber / day• Have 30 grams of dietary fiber / day

So What’s The Final Say ?

• Reduce your consumption of foods that are• Reduce your consumption of foods that are– Over processed– Fast foods – Microwaved– Allergenic (wheat, corn, dairy, etc.)– Loaded with artificial colours, flavours, & preservativesp

So What’s The Final Say ?

• Supplement withMulti’s (Progressive Multivitamins)– Multi s (Progressive Multivitamins)

– Fish oil (Progressive Ultimate Fish Oil)– Green Food Powders (Progressive Vege Greens)– Antioxidant formulas (Progressive  PhytoBerry & Vitamin 

C Complex)

So What’s The Final Say ?• Reduce exposure to harmful environmental compounds

– Filtered water & home airR d h f h f l h h ld h i l– Reduce the use of harmful household chemicals

– Organic foods when possible

• Exercise– A minimum of 30 ‐ 40 minutes a dayA minimum of 30   40 minutes a day– Do both cardio and some weight training

• Have A Positive Healthy Attitude

Do All Of These Things & You Will…g

Live Longer & 

Live Healthier!

Created By: Nelson Narciso www.keepwell.ca (coming soon)National Product Education ConsultantBody Plus